Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · 3 hours ago
Surgery Support Technician (Midday)
Streeterville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18/hr - $27/hrAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care and is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. The Surgery Support Technician will assist in patient care, support surgical teams, and manage the logistics of surgical procedures to ensure the highest quality of care for patients.
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Responsibilities
Transfers and lifts patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, banana carts, beds, cribs and other vehicles utilizing safe and appropriate body mechanics, posture and lifting techniques
Handles equipment that may accompany the patient such as drainage tubes, central lines or respiratory equipment
Retrieves/delivers required items for patient care to team members as called upon adhering to specific procedures detailed for each department such as refrigeration requirements or time sensitive nature of certain items
Provides direct patient care assistance or support under the direction/supervision of a member of the surgical services team, for example, serving as a runner for items during a complex surgical procedure such as a liver transplant or assisting with holding/positioning patients
Practices universal precautions in the care of patients and handling of supplies/equipment/specimens as directed by hospital and department procedures and policies
Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others
Assists in the retrieval and delivery of medications, blood and/or pharmaceutical products from tube system to the patient care provider
Assists in the turnover and set-up of Operating Rooms by cleaning all patient care equipment, checks case carts, prepares positioning devices, opens sterile supplies and ensures all needed equipment is available for the procedure
Retrieves/delivers surgical specimens per schedule to the appropriate laboratory destination and ensures the specimen is properly labeled prior to accepting the item for delivery. Prior to end of shift does a final check of specimen laboratory refrigerator and delivers all specimens
Manages linen and solution distribution noting expiration dates in accordance with policy. Changes linens on inpatient beds
Stocks operating rooms, pass throughs and central cores as needed ensuring supplies have not expired. Stocking bins to be dusted every two weeks
Maintains PAR levels of all unit equipment such as suction machines, pumps, carts, O2 tanks, etc
Cleans refrigerators/freezers/microwaves in the staff break rooms in accordance with the hospitals Infection Prevention and Control standards/protocols
Assists in case cart assembly and distribution
Demonstrates appropriate communication with patients and their families, hospital staff and the public at all times to assure successful transportation of patients, supplies and equipment. All communication should be conducted courteously and clearly within the guidelines of the professional image standards
Position requires availability for on-call rotation to assist with complex procedures such as transplant and/or cardiac cases
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or equivalent
Good oral and written communication skills; ability to follow-up on information with staff members
Ability to organize workday and environment to get job done
Excellent public contact skills - courteous, tactful, friendly, ability to work well with others
Ability to handle multiple requests and work in a stressful environment
Preferred
Completion of CNA program preferred
Completion of Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center CPR certification requirement
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various Voluntary Benefits
Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program
Company
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is the largest pediatric healthcare provider in the region with a 130 year legacy of excellence.
Founded in 1987
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (23)
2024 (19)
2023 (30)
2022 (16)
2021 (17)
2020 (11)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.95MKey Investors
Baby Safety FoundationNational Cancer InstituteAce Hardware
2025-10-07Grant
2024-11-04Grant· $3.7M
2019-09-27Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Audrey Rosenblatt
Director Advanced Practice Anesthesia Services
Recent News
Chicago Tribune
2026-01-22
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